An old lady, a teenage girl, and a stray cat. What happens when you die? The age old question. The old lady thinks she might know. The teenage girl needs to know. The cat just wants to sit next to the fire.
Gary Heads is a British novelist whose work has been translated into multiple languages and enjoyed international success. His Enlightened Spaniel Trilogy has appeared on bestseller lists around the world, captivating readers with its unique blend of storytelling, spirituality, and a deep connection to the natural world. Animals, especially dogs and cats, are ever-present in his writing, often guiding the heart of his narratives.Gary holds an MSc in Mindfulness and has spent much of his adult life practising and teaching meditation. His first book, Living Mindfully: Discovering Authenticity through Mindfulness and Coaching, was published by Wiley-Blackwell in 2017 and reflects his long-standing commitment to personal growth and self-awareness.In 2019, his interest in Buddhism and his love of springer spaniels inspired A Dog’s Quest to Be a Buddhist. Its success led to two further novels in the series: The Cat with One Life Left (2020) and The Stone of Truth (2021), completing what would become a beloved trilogy.Gary lives in County Durham in North East England, where he continues to write and explore themes of mindfulness, nature, and the human–animal connection.
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This is a quietly brilliant, emotionally warming and curiously playful story that I just couldn’t put down. With its intergenerational themes and soft (but strong!) teachings about Buddhism and mindfulness, it leaves you feeling all the richer for having met the characters, stepped into the setting and turned each and every page. It reminded me a lot of books by one of my favourite authors, Jostein Gaarder, and weaves in gentle philosophy and humanistic themes just as skilfully. If you need a bit of magic and warmth in your life, then this is the book for you. Abigail YardimciAnother gem from Gary Heads, another charming and delightful story which is full of insights into the deepest of human questions: ‘What happens when you die?’ Told from three perspectives, an old lady, a teenage girl, and a stray cat, we’re taken on a journey of love and loss, and learning. There are so many treasures in this book, mine was quite studded with Post-It Notes by the time I finished! C J Carver
